Recent content by horeq

@RFR, let us be realistic here, approx. $280 AUD including postage for a rubber tyre with bearings. Tascam has already done the R&D on the pinch rollers. $150AUD for 2 lifter sleeves that are about 6cms in total. I can get smooth brass or stainless steel 30cms tube that I can cut to length for...

Does anyone know the exact dimensions and specifications for the Pinch Roller tyre? I can't seem to find the dimensions on the Service Manual. The Part#: 5800347601 based on the exploded diagram. I presume they are made to be flat and not concave or angled in any way? I am trying to source...

I will be giving it a thorough clean again with the makeup removal pads, just been trying to find replacement parts or alternatives for this unit (pinch roller) and an affordable new tape. I have been following the suggestions, but I am also offering possible suggestions. I have checked the...

I think this needs de-magnetising due to the roll off in the high frequencies from the Logic frequency response and the units history of use. I am considering making this DIY demagnetiser, seems easy, just need to find an old motor for the windings. What is the deal with those vintage...

@sweetbeats, what should I use to clean the rubber pinch rollers? I don't think that blue stuff is rubber renew. I am listening to what you are saying, it is very good information which I am using partially and will use the others later in the future when my funds can dedicate some portion to...

Thanks for pointing out the curling, I think it's coming from the heads not being smooth and even? I think the Sync and Repro heads have some of this wear out happening below, due to the tape as shown in my diagram. This may also be a cause for the curling? I have exaggerated it a bit though...

I have the service manual, but it does not show how to pull apart the VU, nor does it have an exploded view of the VU only. Thanks, that info will be useful as I have ordered replacement 8v 100ma bulbs.

I have done the tape guide adjustments and also the reel plate height. Regarding head relap, I have a dremel, can I use one of those furry attachments and do it myself? Does the tape stuck to the heads, a good indicator that it is rough in that area? If I get it relapped, does that mean I...

Here are my heads when I first saw them - definitely a 1. After a bit of alcohol - maybe a 3 Erase Head, maybe a 6? What do you all think? Would you still tap.e it?

OK, we can remove the tape from the equation. I just remembered that I use the exact tapes on my Akai 4000XL with none of this tape gunk, just some light coloration if any. I need to refine my rotation of the tape guides, as I think due to my eyesight, I am not picking the smoothest surfaces...

Hi sweetbeats, how easy is it to pull the VU apart to access the bulbs to replace? Also, does the bulbs have a polarity? Thanks.

I think I know why it dropped on one side drastically. If RCA is plugged in with XLR, due to the amp booster, it will cause a drop in the XLR. So I inserted some RCA's in and out and noticed an improvement. Must be a funny solder somewhere in that area. It still has about 8-9% difference, which...

Do you mean this pinch roller? I will give reseating and swapping the amp cards a try. I think these are it, their called Record/Reproduce PCB Assembly. Are these simply unscrewing the screws for the clamp on the right, unplug the grey cable and pull the card out? Not sure if I need to access...

Do you think the level drop could be an issue with requiring de-magnetizing?

Hi sweetbeats, its a Metallized Paper Cap that is well known for blowing up. I swapped it with a Metal Poly cap, that is for across the line X2. Your right, its a solder bulb. Good to know what voltage it is. Thanks!